The Council’s Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products 

The Climate Leadership Council submitted public comments to the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation on processed critical mineral imports, emphasizing the importance of securing U.S. supply chains. The memo highlights two major challenges: China’s dominance in global critical mineral production and processing, and the need to support the U.S. industrial base. It outlines three priorities—boosting domestic capacity, strengthening international partnerships, and fostering innovation—and presents four key findings based on 2023 trade data. These findings underscore both progress and vulnerabilities in diversifying supply sources, particularly the continued risks posed by Chinese market control.